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Zimbabwe: Zima Gets Bigger, Better
[The Herald] Zimbabwe Music Awards, the country's most coveted music ceremony is back with a bang! This year's edition of the ZIMAs will have a true Zimbabwean, amazing and incredibly rewarding. Although not much has been happening for the past three or so
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:45

Zimbabwe: Galaxy of Musicians for Byo Music Festival
[The Herald] The Eighth Bulawayo Music Festival, set to run from May 23 to May 27, has been billed as perhaps the most ambitious project to date. More musicians will be coming to the festival than ever before from beyond Zimbabwe's borders -- 21 in all -- and more than 800 schoolchildren will also be involved in various performances, in addition to other local musicians.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:09

Africa: Bob Marley, Dead but Still Alive
[Leadership] He is considered the greatest human right reggae icons; preaching freedom with his songs eloquent delivering and master of guitar, his Nigerian fans are so loyal that they never stop remembering him even though he passed on May 11, 1981, Bob Marley's legend looms larger than ever, as evidenced by an ever-lengthening list of accomplishments attributable to his music, which identified oppressors and agitated for social change while simultaneously allowing listeners to forget their troubles and dance.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 10:14

Nigeria: Menace of Copycats in the Music Industry
[Leadership] When a song is released into the market; everyone enjoys it, but the truth is, no one knows the effort made by the artiste to achieve such commendable and entertaining results. In this piece ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM looks at some of the growing concerns of artistes who have been affected by this menace.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 14:04

Morocco: Prison for Rapper Who Criticized Police
[HRW] The sentencing of a rapper on May 11, 2012 to one year in prison for "insulting the police" shows the gap between the strong free-expression language in Morocco's 2011 constitution and the continuing intolerance for those who criticize state institutions. The sentence was handed down one week before the opening of the international Mawazine music festival in Rabat, which is held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI.
AllAfrica | 12-May-2012 20:24

Gambia: Gee Drops Another Single
[Daily Observer] A rising Gambian rap star Gee, recently released his second new single, as he prepares for his fourth successful album coming hopefully before the end of the year.Born Gibou Bala-Gaye, the rising sensation's new hit-single titled 'They All Asking', is another powerful artwork that will meet his growing fans base.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Gambia: Banna Kanuteh - the Magnificient Balafonist and a Griot
[Daily Observer] In today's legends, our focus is on Gambia's most extraordinary balafong player Banna Kanuteh, a brother to the legendary Fabala Kanuteh a balafonist also who aided in the composition of The Gambia Nationalist Anthem with his song 'Foday Kaba'; and Dembo Kanuteh a griot and historian for the Senegalese radio and television as the oral archive of the history and culture of the manding empire.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Gambia: Serani Drops Album May 22
[Daily Observer] Multi-talented dancehall cum reggae artist, Serani is about to heat up the summer with his new album 'It's...Serani', which will be available in stores and online May 22. A resurgence of Serani's infectious sound in the Jamaican core market crept into the mainstream and has now evolved into an album.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Gambia: Mo Hawk's Promo Tour Intensifies
[Daily Observer] As his on-going promotional tour intensifies, the rising Gambian international rapper is currently preparing for a spectacular concert in the Spanish archipelago of grand canaries on the 18th May 2012, if reports reaching What's On are anything to go by.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Gambia: Ooz New Mixtape Finally Out
[Daily Observer] Multi-talented hip-hop singjay- Ooz, hasdroped his much-anticipated mix-tape entitled 'Short Days Long Nights'. Born Ousainou Njie in the Fajara neighbourhood, this incredible rising star is making waves in the international music arena.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Gambia: Jaliba to Launch New Album On Saturday
[Daily Observer] The Gambia's king of kora-Jaliba Kuyateh and his Kumareh band are set to launch their much anticipated forthcoming album this Saturday 12 May 2012 at the Senegambia Beach Hotel. The 8-track tape was superbly recorded at the Papis Conateh's Studio in the Senegalese city of Dakar.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:20

Nigeria: What Happens to K-Switch?
[Vanguard] When Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo Aka KSwitch joined his brother D'banj in the once formidable but now defunct Mo'hits crew, the prospects of his music career looked to be shinning brighter the stars but then he had again joined D'banj in the bitter walkout that tore Mo'Hits apart; now, everything has spiralled; his future going from clear to somewhat uncertain.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 12:50

Namibia: Reggae Artists Celebrate Bob Marley
[New Era] Windhoek - Tonight Namibian Reggae artists celebrate the live of Bob Marley and other fallen reggae heroes at the Zenzo's Lounge Bar.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 12:44

Namibia: DD Finest, New Kids On the Block
[New Era] Windhoek - With the new kids on the block, sparks are expected to fly this year when it comes to the Hip-Hop, RNB and Dancehall trio singers of R.O.G, Aunne and Guilty.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 12:44

Oviritje Groups Headline Miss Hano, Okahandja Expo
[New Era] Windhoek - The Best Oviritje group in this year's Namibia Annual Music Awards (Namas) with the song Ndjipo Ngoma Man! from their last year's album, Unbeatable, features at this year's Okahandja Trade Fair and Expo.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 12:10

Uganda: Kazooba's Music Set His School a Class Apart
[New Vision] When I arrived at Nyakisoroza trading centre, a five-year-old volunteered to lead me to the school where a teacher has become the darling of an entire village because of music.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 09:08

Uganda: Babe of the Week - Edith Khedy Believes in Music
[Observer] Besides the talk of who won the Battle-of-Champions concert between Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine, many also walked away with a sweet firm voice implanted in their hearts.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 07:04

Uganda: Dreadlocks Are Not Demanding
[Observer] Joseph Manyire, aka Joe Black, is a producer of a music show, Katogo, on Record Television.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 07:01

Uganda: Gospel Rocks At Switch Groove Concert
[Observer] Last weekend, Garden City's rooftop was on fire with a unique crowd of party animals.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 07:00

Nigeria: Temitayo George Set to Release Second Album
[Vanguard] NOT many Nigerians know that ebony black Temitayo George who emerged 2006 second runners-up at the West African Idols had nursed a childhood dream of becoming a world class performer in the mould of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 06:25

Uganda: Daniella Throws Chamili Surprise Birthday Party
[New Vision] WITH birthday party Singer Jose Chameleone was pleasantly surprised when he turned up for a usual hanging out thing at Silk Lounge a week ago, only to walk in on his own birthday party, with many of his friends and family present.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 17:02

Uganda: Goodlyfe Warns 'Errant' Journalists
[Observer] Goodlyfe's Mowzey Radio and Weasel - are set to launch their fifth album, Tonjagala, this Friday at Hotel Africana.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 16:38

Namibia: MTC Distances Itself From Mushe Incident
[Namibian] MTC, the main sponsors of Namibian Annual Music Awards (Nama's) have distanced themselves from an alleged incident in which Artist of the Year, Mushe, is said to have reportedly assaulted a women.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 12:39

Zimbabwe: Kawara to Shine At Flavour Gig
[The Herald] One of Zimbabwe's seasoned contemporary artiste, Alexio Kawara, will this month raise his profile high, when he curtain raises for Nigerian musician Chinedu Okoli known in entertainment circles as Flavour. The gig will take place on May 25, at the Andy
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 09:26

Zimbabwe: Tuku, Iyasa to Play At Victoria Falls
[The Herald] RESIDENTS of Victoria Falls will next week be treated to a free entertainment buffet when Zimbabwean international music icon Oliver Mtukudzi plays in the town, courtesy of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. Dubbed "Zimbabwe Cultural Night", the free
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 09:26

Angola: Singer Nelito Bangão Passes Away
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan musician Nelito Bangão died on Tuesday at dawn in Luanda, victim of prolonged disease.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:13

Zimbabwe: Bob Marley Remembered
[The Herald] ZIMBABWEANS will this Saturday join the rest of the world in commemorating the life of the late reggae music legend, Bob Marley, who died on May 11 1981 after succumbing to terminal cancer at the age of 36. Born Robert Nester Marley, the iconic star, transformed the world with his revolutionary songs that inspired many people and societies especially those grappling with colonisation, injustice and slavery.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:00

Zimbabwe: Fungisai Joins NBSZ
[The Herald] Gospel songstress Fungisai Zvakavapano- Mashavave has been appointed the brand ambassador of National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ), a non-profit organisation responsible for the provision of safe blood and other blood-related products in Zimbabwe.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:00

Zimbabwe: Music Is My First Love - Munetsi
[The Herald] South African-based Zimbabwean radio personality George Munetsi is making waves across the continent after he was featured on a song called "Incwadi Encane" by Zahara. The ex-Radio 3 DJ, who is now the host of "Georgie-In-The-Afternoon" programme on South Africa's Kaya FM has proved that he is not only good at spinning tunes but singing themtoo. Our Entertainment Reporter Jonathan Mbiriyamveka (JM) attended the MTN South African Music Awards courtesy of ZIMA and had a
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 15:17

Namibia: Mushe Hits Headlines Again
[Namibian] LESS then a month after being crowned the Namibia Annual Music Awards (Namas) Artist of the Year, kwaito artist Albert Uulenga, better known as Mushe, has found himself in the midst of a scandal involving his girlfriend who is also his manager Hella Nghifindaka.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 14:00

Nigeria: Remembering Michael Jackson
[Daily Trust] Olufunmilola Okikiolu - The death three years ago of Michael Jackson in May 2009 was a psychological amputation to the Jackson's family, the American nation, the music industry and the entire wide world. I think that was why some folks committed suicide when they heard the news. I personally felt as if a part of me was gone even though I never clapped my eyes on MJ in real life.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 10:08

Zimbabwe: The Rise and Rise of Bashupi
[The Herald] WHEN he teamed up with talented rapper Stunner on the hit song "Godo" last year, many people were left asking who this new kid on the music block was? He repeated the same feat when he collaborated with another top rapper, ExQ, on the song "Tezvara Varamba", that is currently causing a stir on the local music charts.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 09:45

Singers Walter Dala , F.F Release Debut CD
[ANGOP] Luanda - The duo Walter Dala and Fernando Francisco "F.F" have announced the release Saturday and Sunday of their debut CD entitled "A sequência do Semba".
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 05:03

Angola: Singer Boy Love to Release Debut CD
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan singer Boy Love announced this Tuesday in Luanda that he is preparing to release his debut CD entitled "Valor da Mãe" in coming months.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 19:06

Uganda: London-Based Ganda Boyz in Town for Charity
[New Vision] THEY have never been such a big force in Uganda's music industry but came very close to cutting it during the last decade with songs like Ddembessa, Nafunye Nze Omwana and many others.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 16:35

Kenya: New Music Alert - Mercy Myra and Muthoni Dq
[Capital FM] Mercy Myra has made a shaky comeback to music, with her new single Afrikan Tango, which simply celebrates music and especially that which is authentically African.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 15:16

Zimbabwe: Chazezesa - No Easy Walk to Stardom
[The Herald] Very little credit is given to Khiama Boys, the roots of many sungura groups in existence today, yet it is the experience most sungura musicians had with this group that propelled them to the stardom they enjoy today.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 13:19

Zimbabwe: Kekana Endears Himself to Local Music Fans
[The Herald] SOUTH African music legend Steve Kekana endeared himself to local fans when he played a track by the late James Chimombe at his show held on Saturday afternoon. He initially staged a free show in Harare's First Street Mall in the afternoon, before moving to Harare Gardens, the venue for the just ended Harare International Festival of the Arts on the Coca-Cola Day, marking the launch of the Billion Reasons to Believe in Africa campaign.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 12:32

Zimbabwe: Tuku Celebrates Birthday in Style
[The Herald] Zimbabwe's music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi, proved that age is nothing but a number when he gave a splendid performance on Sunday night at the Harare International Festival of the Arts closing ceremony at the Telecel Main Stage.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 12:31

Ethiopia: Despite Pending Controversy, Adika to Release Clip On 'Tikur Sew'
[Addis Fortune] Amid its ongoing disagreements with the pop star Tedrowos Kassahun, a.k.a Teddy Afro, over number of copies released to the market, Adika Communications & Events Plc is to release a music video for the track "Tikur Sew", literally translated "Black Man", sources disclosed to Fortune.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 12:15

Angola: Musician Against Workday Parties
[ANGOP] Luanda - The singer Ivlane Luciano, also known in the local artistic environment as Ivlane Kashial, said Monday in Luanda that parties during workdays should be prohibited as they cause sound pollution and idleness, mainly among the youths.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 08:01

Angola: Third Edition of Road Show Blue Starts Saturday in Uíge
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan singers Puto Português, Titica and Zona 5group will enliven the 6th edition of the Road Show Blue, scheduled to open Saturday in northern Uige province.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 08:01

Nigeria: Don Jazzy Gets New Record Label
[Leadership] Former Mohits co-owner with D'Banj, Don Jazzy has made public his new record label, Mavin Records after his publicised split with D'Banj.
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 19:13

South Africa: Drumsound and Bassline Smith From the One-Man Crowd
[Biz-Community] You can't mention drum 'n bass without thinking of Drumsound & Bassline Smith, or you can but they should be your first thought as they've pioneered the DnB era. Luckily for me, I got a "hook up" to see them perform this weekend past. In all honesty, I was a bit out of the loop with their music as of late, but I took it as a fresh start (I blame my job, even though I love it).
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 19:01

Angola: Producer's Lack of Seriousness Hinders Releasing of Bangão New CD
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan musician Bangão said on Sunday that his new album was not yet released due to producer's lack of seriousness.
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 15:28

Zimbabwe: Pirating Music Lands Businessman in Trouble
[Zimbabwe Standard] Binga - A 61-year-old businessman from Secondary area here, has been slapped with a three months jail-term for selling pirated music discs at his hardware shop.
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 13:33